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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,963.40, 1,099,056.30 and 259,664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,963.40, 1,099,056.30 and 259,664.20 is: 389,358.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,963.40 : 1,099,056.30 = 259,664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,963.40/1,099,056.30 = 259,664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,963.40x = 1,099,056.30 × 259,664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,963.40x = 285,385,574,894.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,385,574,894.46/732,963.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,358.56

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